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Yes. An expunged Pennsylvania DUI ARD can still matter if a new DUI is alleged within the applicable period. Expungement and the limited record of completing diversion serve different purposes. Do not assume that a public record being cleared means every legally required record has disappeared. Legal sources checked and article updated: October 12, 2026.…

Incidents of drinking driving are on the rise in Pittsburgh. If you drive in an inebriated state beyond permissible limits you can be charged with a DUI. If the police have even an iota of doubt they can pull you off the road. Even a first DUI charge can result in conviction and multiple penalties.…

If you have been charged with a DUI offense in the last 10 years you are probably well aware of how the system works in Pittsburgh. The punishment is harsh in the event of somebody repeating the offense. Your car insurance premium shoots up, you need to install an IID and pay huge amounts of…

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a driver who carries a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and who is either convicted of or pleads guilty to Driving Under the Influence, will lose their license for a year, even if he or she enters the Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) program. ARD is a first-time offenders program in Pennsylvania.…

As the holiday season approaches, the law enforcement officials in Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh in particular, notice an increasing number of drunk driving accident cases. A particular study by MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, showed that approximately 290,000 people faced injuries, and 10,265 people died in drunk driving cases. If you don’t want to be a…

No. A Pennsylvania case being “held for court” does not mean you have been convicted. It means the case can move forward on the charges supported at the preliminary hearing. That distinction matters whether you are facing DUI, drug, assault, or another criminal allegation. Legal sources checked and article updated: October 12, 2026. What does…

If you have been stopped by the cops and accused of driving under the influence, your mind is likely racing, and full of fear and questions. Here are five things you should do immediately after getting a DUI. Following these steps will help you be prepared to fight your case. Write Everything DownDetails are what…

Often, the first indication a driver has that he or she is about to be arrested for drunk driving is flashing lights in their rear view mirror. They might have been going a little fast, or rolled through a stop sign, or even had a burned out taillight that caught the attention of the police.…

An arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or a DUI accident is scary. You probably don’t know what to expect. You most likely feel helpless. However, things are not as grim as they seem. Hiring a lawyer experienced in DUI defense to represent you will reduce the stress you feel. Your lawyer will review…

Unfortunately, driving under the influence is on the rise in Pittsburgh as it is elsewhere in Pennsylvania. To curb this problem police and other arms of the legal system treat these charges seriously. If you or one of your loved ones faces conviction on a DUI charge it can be harsh and create a permanent…